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Old 02-28-2008, 09:47 PM
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anyone ever had any trouble removing the factory a arms on a yfz 450 im needing to replace the bushings in mine and cant get the long bolt on the upper a arm off seems simple enough but it must be siezed up pretty good anyone have any techniques they may have used
 
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i replaced the bushings on my warrior and after i got the nut off the bolt i took a screw driver and a hammer to get the bolt out.
 
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i tried that with an extension and a hammer but that didnt seem to work but i was kinda in a hurry so maybe i will try it again tomorrow when i have more time thx
 
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Default having trouble removing factory A arms yfz 450

Yes, they do get corroded over time. I have taken mine apart on a few occasions, think I used a socket extension and rubber mallet to pound mine out. I also make sure to grease everything up well when reassembling, as I don't think one zerk is really enough with those longer bolts.
 
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Default having trouble removing factory A arms yfz 450

yah i got them out today wasnt an easy task though thanks for the tips
 
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